Teacher Katie Yocom receives life-saving award
by Patty Unruh
Children at Gilpin Elementary School had an exciting and instructive time at Safety Day on Thursday, May 19. The weather cooperated with sunny skies and a refreshing breeze as (more…)
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Amtrak ski train to Rollinsville requested
Gilpin Commissioners approve Parks & Recreation restructuringBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Chair Linda Isenhart at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 24, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with (more…)
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Eagles’ baseball and track season achievements
Gilpin County High School spring sports awardsby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School held its spring athletic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 17. Athletes, coaches, and parents celebrated the second year of baseball and track programs (more…)
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Gilpin School academic achievement awards
Students honored for scholastic accomplishmentsby Patty Unruh
Gilpin Middle School and High School academic awards were presented on Wednesday, May 18. Alexis Donaldson, Secondary Principal, welcomed the students and their families. (more…)
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Gilpin graduates set sail on the future
Class of 2016 holds commencement
by Patty Unruh
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” (more…)
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Timberline FPD welcomes new board members with community Open House and BBQ
Followed by Board Meeting Business
By Randy Beaudette
Timberline Board of Directors hosted an open house and Bar-B-Que to introduce the newly elected Board members. Burgers and hot dogs were served up along with the (more…)
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School DAC annual report addresses nutrition and wellness, gifted and talented program
BOE hears student authors and animal rescue activists
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Monday, May 16. Board members present were Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, and Steve Boulter; Kirsten Armstrong (more…)
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Black Hawk protects children from sexual predators
City Council MeetingBy Randy Beaudette
The bell was rung by new Fleet Technician Aide Wynter Kasch and regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
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Where to park the bus in Central City…
$55K to be spent on street improvement projects
By Randy Beaudette
The regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. All regular City Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Kathy Heider, Shirley Voorhies, and Mayor Ron Engels. (more…)
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Eagles baseball team finishes with a third place in league
Track at 1A Invitational yields personal bests for all team membersby Patty Unruh
Baseball v. Community Christian
The Gilpin County High School Eagles varsity baseball team competed with the Community Christian Crusaders of Northglenn (CC) in double headers on Tuesday, May 3. (more…)
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Gilpin fine arts students awarded for art, music, and drama achievements
Hard work and talent on displayby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Middle School and High School students were honored on May 10 for 2015-16 participation in the arts. Secondary Principal Alexis Donaldson noted that this (more…)
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Gail Skinner remembered…
January 10, 1948 – May 4, 2016 Gail Katherine Skinner of Boulder, CO died on May 4, 2016 at home. She was born on January 10, 1948 in San Francisco, CA, and was 68. (more…)
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Weirdos in the Woods
Gilpin Commissioners review permit application
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Buddy Schmalz at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with Commissioner Gail Watson. (more…)
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Mining tragedy in Gilpin County
Peak to Peak Chorale tells the Stroehle Brothers historical taleBy David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Chorale is at it once again entertaining the region with their musical drama “Deep Waters.” The play was penned by none other than County Manager Roger Baker and features Clarence and Bill Stroehle’s last moments when they were trapped in the collapse of the Manchester Mine. (more…)
